On this eclectic and largely electric 1970 set,
Shines is joined by an all-star West Coast band comprised of guitarist
Phillip Walker, pianist
Nat Dove, bassist Charles Jones, drummer Murl Downy and sax player David II. The music dips into soul balladry ("Just a Little Tenderness") and Chicago boogie ("Give My Heart a Break"), and on a handful of tracks, including "Too Lazy," "Skull and Crossbones Blues," "Vallie Lee" and "Ramblin'," the band steps aside to allow
Shines to go it alone. ~ Jason Ankeny